Aug 2023–Present
Current role
Senior Editor
Boston College Law Review
About
I am a recent graduate of Boston College Law School interested in trial and appellate litigation. While I am still early in my career, I have gained experience in both government and private practice—as a Summer Law Clerk with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of the General Counsel and a Summer Associate in Miller & Chevalier’s litigation department in D.C. Before law school, I worked as a staffer in Wilson Sonsini’s national security practice, assisting on CFIUS, export controls, and economic sanctions matters.
After taking the D.C. bar exam in July, I will complete a two-year staff clerkship at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Long term, I hope to build a career in public service and litigation, eventually using my skills to contribute to the public good and uphold the rule of law. I am especially interested in learning more about federal or state prosecutorial work.
I joined Former Gov to connect with and learn from others committed to public service, whether in government or private practice. I also welcome conversations with those considering law school. Feel free to reach out here or at jplabarge@outlook.com!
Roles
Aug 2022–Present
Current role
Law Student
Boston College Law School
Newton, Massachusetts
May 2024–Jul 2024
Former role
Summer Associate
Miller & Chevalier Chartered
Washington, District of Columbia
Interviewed clients in preparation for attorney proffer in response to SEC subpoena
Drafted portions of a motion for default judgment in a civil action brought under an exception to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
Reviewed client-provided documents and wrote a report assessing merits of a potential SEC whistleblower claim
Conducted research related to foreign discovery assistance, taxation of costs in federal court, and FCPA enforcement
Received full-time Associate offer.
Jun 2023–Aug 2023
Former role
Summer Law Clerk
U.S. Department of Commerce(DOC), Office of the General Counsel
District of Columbia
Performed legal research pertaining to the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, International Emergency Economic Powers Act, as well as issues implicating executive privilege, agency deference, and Congressional oversight; presented findings to the Chief Counsel and attorney advisors
Reviewed voluntary self-disclosures and accompanying documents in support of export controls enforcement actions
Sep 2019–Jul 2022
Former role
National Security Case Assistant
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Washington, District of Columbia
Drafted export license applications, annual reports, and other documents for submission to federal agencies including the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Supported due diligence and filings with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
Dedicated weekly hours to pro bono projects for the Midwest Innocence Project
Jun 2018–Aug 2018
Former role
Government Affairs Intern
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, District of Columbia
Prepared documents and reports in support of annual Congressional appropriations review process
Worked with Senate Rules Committee staff and Capitol PD to organize annual performance at U.S. Capitol